Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Bridgwater Town Council raises concerns over series of planning applications
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee has formally raised strong objections to a number of recent planning applications, reflecting ongoing concerns around development pressures, traffic impact,
Bridgwater Town Council raises concerns over series of planning applications
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee has formally raised strong objections to a number of recent planning applications, reflecting ongoing concerns around development pressures, traffic impact,
News
Somerset Domestic Abuse Service awarded Leading Lights Accreditation
Somerset Council is proud to announce that the Somerset Domestic Abuse Service has been awarded SafeLives’ Leading Lights Accreditation for another three years, following a
Bridgwater Town Council raises concerns over series of planning applications
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee has formally raised strong objections to a number of recent planning applications, reflecting ongoing concerns around development pressures, traffic impact,
Residents encouraged to respond to national Adult Social Care survey to improve services
Somerset Council is asking selected residents who receive long-term council-supported care to provide feedback on their services. The council sends the Government’s Adult Social Care Survey (ASCS) to a random
Avon and Somerset Policing Precept
The Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel met today to consider the Police and Crime Commissioner’s proposed increase in the council tax precept for
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
February 2026
Amenities Committee
Community Services Committee
Planning Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
February 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
